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The No.1 global market share of Automatic Squid Jigging/Fishing Machine.＊
＊The global share of Automatic Squid Jigging/Fishing Machine according to our research based on the Nikkei.（As of 2015/June）
| 1963 | Established |
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| 1968 | Launches manual squid fishing machine. |
| 1970 | Launches the first automatic squid jigging/fishing machine. |
| 1973 | Our squid fishing machine becomes the only one designated by Japan National Federation of Fisheries Co-operative Associations and JF Hachinohe Fisheries Cooperative. Squid fishing machine sales exceed 9100 units. |
| 1974 | Launches the central control panel for squid fishing machines. |
| 1975 | Launches thyristor-controlled squid fishing machine. Opens the gymnasium. |
| 1976 | Opens the main factory. |
| 1977 | Launches the rope hauler. Opens new assembly plant. |
| 1978 | Launches the mini hauler. Develops the self-locking geared motor for squid jigging/fishing machines. |
| 1980 | Launches the P-1-A squid/fish fishing machine. |
| 1982 | Launches the scallop shell driller. |
| 1983 | Launches potato sorting machine, Potara. Developes the squid jigging/fishing robot (product name: IKAROBO), which is subsidized by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency for technological improvement. |
| 1984 | Released the world's first computerized fully automatic squid jigging/fishing machine, Model MY-1. Jinin Hamade, the first CEO, passed away. Yuichi Hamade is appointed 2nd CEO. |
| 1985 | Launches MY-24 battery-powered squid jigging/fishing machine with built-in microcomputer |
| 1986 | Scallop Net Cage Washing Machine Launches the UG series of one-by-one fishing machine. |
| 1990 | The ikarovo improved Ikarovo Ace MY-3 is launched. Prototype development of lightweight carbon fiber ikarobo drum |
| 1991 | Launches the automatic scallop shell driller HDA-100. Launches the underwater lamp winder. Opens the new head office. |
| 1992 | Receives the Hokkaido Governor's Award from the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation. |
| 1993 | Launches microcomputer-driven rope hauler Develops the raw squid processor Develops the inverter ballast for on board lights. |
| 1995 | Launches a lightweight carbon fiber drum for squid jigging/fishing machine. Launches Model MR-2 tuna one-by-one fishing machine. Introduces two machining centers. |
| 1996 | Increases the capital to 10 million Japanese yen. Company trip to Hawaii. |
| 1997 | Launches Model MY-10 fully automatic squid jigging/fishing machine. Launches FAD-800, a double valve fully automatic scallop drilling and binding machine. |
| 1998 | Launches FAD-800SS, a single valve fully automatic scallop drilling and binding machine. |
| 1999 | Prototype of dried squid processing machine Prototype of fishing lights for pacific saury |
| 2000 | Launches the GPS measurement equipment. Receives the Regional Invention Award from the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation. |
| 2002 | Launches the MY-7 fully automatic squid jigging/fishing machine. Launches the cotton candy vending machines. Receives the Award for Meritorious Achievement in Intellectual Property from the Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office |
| 2003 | Receives The Hokkaido Shimbun Press Cultural Award Starts to develop LED fishing lights |
| 2004 | Launches the Onboard Seawater Electro-chlorination System Receives the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award Develops LED fishing light (RGB) |
| 2005 | Releases new type of weight "Tetsuya" Launches the new winding down control unit for squid jigging/fishing machines. Receives the Excellent Company Award Receives the "300 Most Vigorous Manufacturing SMEs" award. |
| 2006 | Launches Model EX-1, a high-power, high-function fully automatic squid jigging/fishing machine. Launches Model MR-250 and Model MR-400 Tuna One-by-one Fishing Machines Receives the Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award for companies contributing to trade and investment. Winner of the "Robot of the Year Award" 2006, Excellence Award Trial operation of LED fishing lights for pacific saury at the Daiichi Taiki Maru. builds our field experimental vessel Hamade-maru. |
| 2007 | Participates in the MONODZUKURI EXHIBITION Participates in “The Robot of the Year Award" Exhibition in Fukuoka |
| 2008 | Launches LED fishing lights for pacific saury. Increases the capital to 99 million Japanese yen. |
| 2009 | Launches Model MY-12, a high-function fully automatic squid jigging/fishing machine. |
| 2010 | Receives the Marine Fisheries System Association Award |
| 2012 | Launches TEC-3, a fully automatic scallop drilling and binding (ear-hanging) machine. Company trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Nikko Kinugawa. |
| 2013 | 50th anniversary ceremony Exhibiting at "The World's No.1 Exhibition - Fascinating Japanese Skills and People |
| 2014 | Awarded 100th Global Niche Top Company by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| 2017 | Yuichi Hamade, 2nd CEO, is awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in the Autumn Conferment of Decoration. |
| 1992 | Receives the Hokkaido Governor's Award from the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation. |
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| 2000 | Receives the Regional Invention Award from the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation. |
| 2002 | Receives the Award for Meritorious Achievement in Intellectual Property from the Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office |
| 2003 | Receives The Hokkaido Shimbun Press Cultural Award |
| 2004 | Receives the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award |
| 2005 | Receives the Excellent Company Award Receives the "300 Most Vigorous Manufacturing SMEs" award. |
| 2006 | Receives the Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award for companies contributing to trade and investment. Winner of the "Robot of the Year Award" 2006, Excellence Award |
| 2010 | Receives the Marine Fisheries System Association Award |
| 2014 | Awarded 100th Global Niche Top Company by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| 2017 | Yuichi Hamade, 2nd CEO, is awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in the Autumn Conferment of Decoration. |
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Name | ”Robot of the Year Award" 2006 Exhibition of Award Winning Companies and Products |
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| Place | Special venue, TEPIA Plaza, Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo | |
| Dates | Dec/21/2006 to Dec/23/2006 |
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Name | MONODZUKURI EXHIBITION |
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| Place | The National Museum of Nature and Science, Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo | |
| Dates | Jan/01/2007 to Feb/18/2006 |
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Name | “The Robot of the Year Award" Exhibition in Fukuoka |
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| Place | Fukuoka City Robo Square, Fukuoka Prefecture | |
| Dates | Jan/28/2007 to Feb/01/2006 |
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Name | Exhibiting at "The World's No.1 Exhibition - Fascinating Japanese Skills and People |
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| Place | Grand Front Osaka North Building B1F: Event Lab | |
| Dates | Apr/26/2013 to Sep/01/2013 |
